Which traveller's last journey was to the kingdom of Mali ? a) Fa Hien b) Ibn Batla c) Megasthenes d) Marco polo

Ques: Which traveller's last journey was to the kingdom of Mali ?

a) Fa Hien

b) Ibn Batla

c) Megasthenes

d) Marco polo

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KBC 6 Ghar Baithey Jeeto Jackpot 25th October 2013 Question, KBC 7 Ques, Friday, GBJJ, Ghar Baithey Jeeto Jackpot KBC 7 25th October. Question

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Ques : "Khasta", "Raj" and "Mawa" are the types of which Vyanjan ?
Options are :
A. Samosa                     
B.  Pakoda
C. Kachori                     
D.  Bada

Ans is C. Kachori       

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KBC 25th October Question, all question asked in Kaun Banega Crorepati to Vishwas Chandrawaskar, Bhopal & Nayan Jayantilal

Ques : Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of which mountain range ?
A. Vindhya
B. Satpura
C. Nilgiri
D. Aravali
Ans :D. Aravali

Ques : Which of these industrialists served as the treasurer of the Indian National congress for many years till his death in 1942 ?
A.  G D Birla
B. Jamnalal Bajaj
C. Neville Wadia
D. Walchand Hirachand
Ans : B. Jamnalal Bajaj
Description: Jamanalal was named president of Gandhi Seva Sangha, a group of workers who dedicated their time to constructive work. He was later elected a member of the Congress Working Committee and as the treasurer of Congress in 1933. he was chosen as the treasurer of the All India Spinners Association. He was also the president of the All India Hindi Sahitya Sammelan (literary convention) that promoted Hindi as the single language to unite all Indians. He was instrumental in publishing Hindi magazines and books. He initiated the Gandhi Hindi Pustak Bhandar (bookshop) in Bombay and started the Sasta Sahitya Mandal (publishing house).


Ques: Which traveler's last journey was to the kingdom of Mali ?
a) Fa Hien
b) Ibn Batla
c) Megasthenes
d) Marco polo


Ques: Who was the first bowler to take a hat-trick in T20 Internationals ?
a) Saeed Ajmal
b) Lasith Malinga
c) Darly Tuffey
d) Brett Lee
Ans is d) Brett Lee

Ques : Jakhrana, Barbadi, Osmanabadi, Jamunapari are different species of which animal?
A. Horse
B. Donkey
C. Goat
D. Camel
Ans : C. Goat


Ques : 23 Sep 2013 marked the 100th anniversary of the first non-stop flight across the Mediterranean Sea by which aviator ?
A. Charles Lindbergh
B. Amelia Earhary
C. Manfred Von Richthofen
D. Roland Garros
Ans : D. Roland Garros
Description: Roland Garros (French pronunciation was an early French aviator and a fighter pilot during World War I.Garros was born in Saint-Denis, Réunion, and studied at the Lycée Janson de Sailly and HEC Paris. He started his aviation career in 1909 flying Alberto Santos-Dumont's Demoiselle monoplane, an aircraft that only flew well with a small lightweight pilot.



Ques : In the Ramayana, what form did Ravan take in Panchavati to lure sita ?
A. Yaksha
B. Golden Deer
C. Hunter
D. Sanyasi
Ans : D. Sanyasi



Ques : With which to science, with which of these would you associate 'amplitude' ?
A. Gravitational
B. Density of Substance
C. Salinity of Water
D. Sound Waves
Ans : D. Sound Waves


Ques: Who was the first Gujarati author to win the Jnanpath Award ?
a. Suresh Joshi
b. Pannalal Patel
c. Uma Shankar Joshi
d. Rajendra Shah
Ans is C Uma Shankar Joshi

Description: Umashankar Jethalal Joshi was an eminent poet, scholar and writer. He received the Jnanpith Award in 1967 for his contribution to Indian, especially Gujarati literature.
Umashankar Joshi was born in small village named Bamna, taluka Idar in District of Sabarkantha of Gujarat. He was brahmin from the caste named Trivedi Mewada Brahmin Barishi.


Ques: Which of these cricketers did Dennis Lillee reject in 1987 at the MRF Pace Foundation training camp for fast bowlers ?
a) Sachin Tendulkar
b) Sourav Ganguly
c) Rahul Dravid
D) V V S Laxman
Ans is a) Sachin Tendulkar

Ques: The maximum part of a chicken egg is composed of what ?
a) Water
b) Protein
c) Fat
d) Cholesterol
Ans is a) Water
Description: Egg white consists primarily of about 90% water into which is dissolved 10% proteins (including albumins, mucoproteins, and globulins). Unlike the yolk, which is high in lipids (fats), egg white contains almost no fat, and the carbohydrate content is less than 1%.


Ques: Which of these terms means 'sapphire' in the Thai language ?
a) Phuket
b) Phailin
c) Mahasen
d) Siam
Ans is b) Phailin

Ques: In 1954, what was transplanted in Richard Herrick from his identical twin Ronald, the first successful instance of such a transplant ?
A) Cornea
B) Kidney
C) Bone Marro
D) Heart Valve
Ans is B) Kidney

Description: The first kidney transplants between living patients were undertaken in 1954 in Boston and Paris. The Boston transplantation, performed on December 23, 1954, at Brigham Hospital was performed by Joseph Murray, J. Hartwell Harrison, John P. Merrill and others. The procedure was done between identical twins Ronald and Richard Herrick to eliminate any problems of an immune reaction. For this and later work, Dr. Murray received the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1990. The recipient, Richard Herrick, died eight years after the transplantation

KBC 7 18th October Questions asked to Manisha Kumari, Patna & Sandeep Kumar Singh, Ranchi, Jharkhand

Ques 01 : Which of these can be 'ghunghrale' or 'reshmi'?
A. Lips
B. Walk
C. Laughter
D. Hair
Ans : Hair.



Ques 02 : 'Poplin', 'rubiya' and 'flannel' are types of what?
A. Leather
B. Plastic
C. Fabrics
D. Rubber.
Ans :  C. Fabrics



Ques 03 : On a Clock Dial, how many complete revolutions does an hour hand make in 24 hours ?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four.
Ans : B. Two


Ques 04 : What types of animals are dinosaurs?
A. Reptiles
B. Mammals
C. Amphibians
D. Fish
Ans : A. Reptiles

Description :The British anatomist Thomas Henry Huxley made Latreille's definition popular and, together with Richard Owen, expanded Reptilia to include the various fossil "antediluvian monsters", including dinosaurs and the mammal-like (synapsid) Dicynodon he helped describe.

Ques 05 : In Which of these sports has India never won an Olympic medal ?
A. Badminton
B. Boxing
C. Archery
D. Wrestling
Ans : C. Archery



Ques 06 : Who among the following was named after a tree, under which she was found as a child?
A. Chitralekha
B. Karuvaki
C. Amrapali
D. Vasantasena
Ans : C. Amrapali
Description: Amrapāli, also known as "Ambapālika" or "Ambapali", was a nagarvadhu (royal courtesan) of the republic of Vaishali in ancient India around 500 BC. Following the Buddha's teachings she became an arahant. She is mentioned in the old Pali texts and Buddhist traditions, particularly in conjunction with the Buddha staying at her mango grove, Ambapali vana which she later donated to his order, and wherein he preached the famous Ambapalika Sutta. The legend of Amrapali originated in the Buddhist Jataka Tales some 1500 years ago.


Ques 07 : Which of these national parks is not located in India ?
A. Sagarmatha National Park.
B. Corbett National Park.
C. Dachigam National Park.
D. Kanha National Park.
Ans : A. Sagarmatha National Park.


Ques 08 : Who among these ladies was the first to become a prime minister ?
A. Sheikh Hasina
B. Indira Gandhi
C. Margaret Thatcher
D. Banazir Bhutto
Ans : B. Indira Gandhi

Description: Indira Nehru was born on 19 November 1917 in Allahabad. Her father, Jawaharlal Nehru, led India's political struggle for independence from British rule, and became the first Prime Minister of the Union (and later Republic) of India. She was an only child (a younger brother was born, but died young),[4] and grew up with her mother, Kamala Nehru, at the Anand Bhavan; a large family estate in Allahabad.

Ques 09 : Which of these writers is better known as 'Shivani' in the literary world ?
A. Krishna Sobti
B. Mannu Bhandari
C. Ira Pande
D. Gaura Pant
Ans : B. Mannu Bhandari
Description: Mannu Bhandari (born April 3, 1931), is a prominent Indian author, most known for her two Hindi novels, 'Aapka Banti' (आपका बंटी) and 'Mahabhoj' (महाभोज),[1] which was later adapted to an acclaimed play and performed all over the nation, including at the National Theatre Festival (Bharat Rang Mahotsav), at New Delhi.[2] She is a famous story writer of nai kahani.

Ques 1: Which of these can be purchased in 'dasta' or 'reams'?

A. Paper  

B. Pencil  

C. Pen 

D. Eraser.

Ans :  A. Paper

Ques 2: Which of these is a widely used web browser of Microsoft ?

A. Firefox  

B. Chrome  

C. Internet Explorer  

D. Safari

Ans : C. Internet Explorer

Ques 3: Which of these animals has branched horns?

A. Zebra  

B. Musk Deer  

C. Barasingha  

D. Rhinoceros

Ans : C. Barasingha
Description: The barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii syn. Cervus duvaucelii), also called swamp deer, is a deer species currently found in isolated localities in northern and central India and southwestern Nepal. It is extinct in Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The specific name commemorates the French naturalist Alfred Duvaucel.
The swamp deer differs from all the Indian deer species in that the antlers carry more than three tines. Because of this distinctive character it is designated barasingha, meaning "twelve-tined." Mature stags have 10 to 14 tines, and some have been known to have up to 20.

Ques 4: On the banks of which of these rivers is a Union Territory of India located ?

A. Sutlej  

B. Yamuna 

C. Shipra 

D. Ganga

Ans : B. Yamuna
Description: The Yamuna sometimes called Jamuna  or Jamuna, is the largest tributary river of the Ganges (Ganga) in northern India. Originating from the Yamunotri Glacier at a height of 6,387 metres on the south western slopes of Banderpooch peaks in the uppermost region of the Lower Himalayas in Uttarakhand, it travels a total length of 1,376 kilometers (855 mi) and has a drainage system of 366,223 square kilometres (141,399 sq mi), 40.2% of the entire Ganges Basin, before merging with the Ganges at Triveni Sangam, Allahabad, the site for the Kumbha Mela every twelve years.
It crosses several states, Uttarakhand, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, passing by Himachal Pradesh and later Delhi, and meets several of its tributaries on the way, including Tons, its largest and longest tributary in Uttarakhand, Chambal

On the banks of which of these rivers is a Union Territory of India located ? A. Sutlej B. Yamuna C. Shipra D. Ganga

Ques: On the banks of which of these rivers is a Union Territory of India located ?

A. Sutlej  

B. Yamuna 

C. Shipra 

D. Ganga

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Which of these animals has branched horns? A. Zebra B. Musk Deer C. Barasingha D. Rhinoceros

Ques: Which of these animals has branched horns?

A. Zebra  

B. Musk Deer  

C. Barasingha  

D. Rhinoceros

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Which of these writers is better known as 'Shivani' in the literary world ? A. Krishna Sobti B. Mannu Bhandari C. Ira Pande D. Gaura Pant

Ques: Which of these writers is better known as 'Shivani' in the literary world ?
A. Krishna Sobti
B. Mannu Bhandari
C. Ira Pande
D. Gaura Pant

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Who among the following was named after a tree, under which she was found as a child? A. Chitralekha B. Karuvaki C. Amrapali D. Vasantasena

Ques:  Who among the following was named after a tree, under which she was found as a child?
A. Chitralekha
B. Karuvaki
C. Amrapali
D. Vasantasena

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In Which of these sports has India never won an Olympic medal ? A. Badminton B. Boxing C. Archery D. Wrestling

Ques:  In Which of these sports has India never won an Olympic medal ?
A. Badminton
B. Boxing
C. Archery
D. Wrestling

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What types of animals are dinosaurs? A. Reptiles B. Mammals C. Amphibians D. Fish

Ques: What types of animals are dinosaurs?
A. Reptiles  
B. Mammals  
C. Amphibians  
D. Fish

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Kaun Banega Crorepati(KBC) Jodi Daya and Jethalal won Rs 3,20,000, All Questions asked to them in KBC

Ques: What would be the relationship of a man with the only sister of his brother-in law ?
A) Mother in Law
B Sisterin Law
C) Wife
D) Brother's Wife
Ans is C) Wife



Ques: Where did Gangabishanji Agarwal alias Haldiram Agarwal start his business of selling sweets and fried namkeens in 1937 ?
A) Bikaner
B) Alwar
C) Jaisalmer
D) Jodhpur
Ans is A) Bikaner
Description :Haldiram's is an Indian sweets and snacks manufacturer based in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was founded in 1937 by Gangabisenji Agrawal, as a retail sweets and namkeen shop in Bikaner, Rajasthan.[citation needed] Haldiram's has its own outlets and range of restaurants in Nagpur and Delhi. Now, Haldiram's products are exported to several countries worldwide.



Jackpot Question
Ques: Dr Narendra Dabholkar, who was killed in August 2013, was mainly against which of the following social issues ?
A) Superstition
B) Corruption
C) Child Marriage
D) Caste System
Ans is A) Superstition



Description: Narendra Achyut Dabholkar (1 November 1945 – 20 August 2013)  was an Indian rationalist and author from Maharashtra. He was the founder-president of Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (MANS), an organization set up to eradicate superstition in 1989. Triggered by his murder on 20 August 2013, the pending Anti-Superstition and Black Magic Ordinance was promulgated in the state of Maharashtra, four days later.



Ques: According to the Hindu belief, which of these Gods, Goddesses did Shiva burn with his third eye ?
A) Kali
B) Kamadeva
C) Rati
D) Varuna
Ans is  B) Kamadeva



Ques: In which event did Paan Singh Tomar represent India at the Asian Games ?
A) 500 m Race
B) 3000 m Race
C) 100 m race
D) Long Jump
Ans is B) 3000 m Race



Description: Paan Singh Tomar (1932 – October 1, 1981) was an Indian soldier, athlete, and baghee (rebel). His national record of nine minutes and four seconds in the 3000 meter steeplechase event remained unbroken for 10 years. He was not allowed to fight in the 1962 and 1965 wars due to his career in sports, which ended in 1972.

Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) Jodi Sangeeta Ghosh (Sanchi of Jee le Zara) and Ruslaan Mumtaaz won Rs 3,20,000, All Questions asked to her in KBC

Ques: Which foreign airlines has bought a stake in Jet Airways in 2013 ?
A) Etihad Airways
B) Qatar Airways
C) Oman Air
D) AirAsia
Ans is A) Etihad Airways

Description: Etihad is close to acquiring 24% stake in Indian carrier Jet Airways. On August 1, 2013, the President of the company, James Hogan, signed a deal with Aleksandar Vučić, First Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia, in Belgrade, giving Etihad a 49% stake in the Serbian national carrier Jat Airways. The Serbian Government retains 51% of the shares. Among numerous terms of the deal, a complete re-branding of Jat Airways is planned, including the name change. The new company is named Air Serbia.



Ques: Which beauty Queen was crowned Miss World in Bali in 2013?
a) Navneet Kaur Dhillion
B) Marine Lorphelin
C) Megan Young
D) Maroua Kharbouch
Ans is C) Megan Young

Description: Megan Lynne Young (born 27 February 1990) is a Filipino American beauty queen, actress and model.She won the Miss World Philippines title and was later crowned as Miss World 2013 in Bali, Indonesia.She is the first Filipina to win the title of Miss World. Young is currently a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She is the elder sister of actress Lauren Young.
Young was born in Alexandria, Virginia, USA to a Filipino mother and American father. Her parents are Victoria (née Tayde) and Calvin Young.She moved to Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines at age ten



Ques: Who among these, vowed to not pick up arms during the Kurukshetra war ?
A) Uluka
B) Krishna
C) Vidura
D) Jayadrath
Ans is B) Krishna



Ques: Which musician held a concert titled "Ehsaas-e-Kashmir" in Srilanka in September 2013?
A) A R Rahman
B) Zakir Hussain
C) Zubin Mehta
D) Amjad Ali Khan
Ans is C) Zubin Mehta


Description: Zubin Mehta is an Indian Parsi conductor of Western classical music. He is the Music Director for Life of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and the Main Conductor for Valencia's opera house. Zubin Mehta is also the chief conductor of Florence, Italy's Maggio Musicale festival.
Mehta was born into a Parsi family in Bombay, (now Mumbai), India, the son of Mehli and Tehmina Mehta. His father was a violinist and founding conductor of the Bombay Symphony Orchestra. Mehta is an alumnus of St. Mary's School, Mumbai, and St. Xavier's College, Mumbai.



Ques: Soccer Legend Pele was the Minister in Sports of which country ?
A) Brazil
B) Portugal
C) Spain
D) Argentina
Ans is  A) Brazil



Description: Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Brazilian Portuguese, better known as Pelé is a retired Brazilian footballer. He is regarded by many experts, football critics, former players, current players and football fans in general as the best player of all time.In 1999, he was voted Football Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS)